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I have an old pair of cleats I have been using for quite a while now, and they are falling apart. I need a new pair so I dug into my clothing budget and decided I could spend roughly $70 on a new pair of cleats. I went to four stores today, and what do you know, not a single pair of cleats from any of the five available shoe manufacturers were made in a country that isn't China. Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Under Armor, and Easton only had shoes made in China in EVERY price range, not just my own. I was shocked. I couldn't even find any love for the Cambodias, Viet Nams, Thailands or Indonesias of the world. I am not necessarily anti-Chinese, but I am pro America, and there is a vested interest in dealing with trade partners that are not China and pay closer attention to our trade and labor interests. As such, I attempt to spend my money on things I NEED, not things I WANT, and I try to avoid spending money on Chinese goods or going to big box sweatshops like WalMart. That said, after about 90 minutes of internet research, I cannot find a single company that can offer me a viable solution.
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If a former girlfriend was correct, New Balance shoes are made in America. They also make cleats that you can find online.
Asians are so hot right now!
I won't call her a liar, but I have yet to find a New Balance cleat that can have a confirmed production site. Their wiki says they still have 25% of their manufacturing here, but I can't find which 25%. In addition, I can't find out where the other 75% is. To compound the issue, the availability of men's cleats in a 9.5 or 10 seems to be limited.
New Balance USED to be manufactured only in the US, that went out the window years ago. (as in once they became popular) I can't tell you for sure (someone made me get rid of all my boxes), by I'm 80% sure that they are made in China as well.
Interesting info, I never really liked that girl anyways. I don't know what to tell you, I go for comfort over all else so I go with Nike. They have cheap one's at the Eastbay outlet store for like $29.
Yeah, I am open to shopping suggestions. I would like to see information on the width difference for the various models but I can't find that either. I have noticed that some manufacturers make "wide" models but can't find info on how wide they are. One of my problems has always been that Nike and Adidas have relatively narrow toes. While the Paine's feet aren't long ass boat feet, they are wide at the all of the foot, and an upgrade in that area might be nice. I continue to shop. I have put a deadline on it though. Gotta have something by Friday after next so I can get em broke in fer the tourney.
My Dad has the same issue with wideness and he's always going back and forth between Asics, New Balance and I think he even tried Reebok's at one point.
Didn't/doesn't short-round work at a shoe store? He should be able to narrow it down for you(no pun intended).
I also found this on a message board where someone was looking for soccer cleats:
Adidas are a good fit for more wide feet, they have a nice selection of boots, and can last somewhat long.
Pumas are about the same as Adidas BUT they're shoes tend to wear out a little faster making you have to buy a new one more often.
I've heard Umbros are good cleats but I've never tried them along with Lottos so I can't tell you how'd they fit.
Asians are so hot right now!
Spend a few extra dollars (about $90) and get the Adidas Copa Mundial. The classic black/whiteb, best selling boot of all time. MADE IN GERMANY! After a lot of research I found tha 90% of boots are now made in China. A few high end boots by Adidas, Nike and Diadora have one or two styles made in Europe.